Prospective Students

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Commitment Incentives Package - Students who are committed to attending Radford University’s Master of Science in Athletic Training Program will receive the following commitment incentives package worth approximately $2,300.00: 

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

Applicants are required to complete and submit through ATCAS: 

• Admission to the College of Graduate Studies & Research Supplemental Application (please wait until you are instructed to apply)
• Minimum GPA of 2.75, preferred 3.0, on a 4.0 scale
• Three Letters of recommendation (preferable by a supervising athletic trainer, supervising health professional, employer, or professor) 
• Personal statement on why athletic training is a desired course of study and career goals (500 words)
• Minimum 25 clock hours, 50 preferred, of observation with an athletic trainer (Observation Hours Verification Form)
  
• Required Prerequisite Courses with credit awarded:
  • Biology, Chemistry, Physics (Biomechanics/Kinesiology considered), Psychology, Anatomy & Physiology I & II
• Required Foundational Knowledge (does not have to be housed in a stand-alone course):
  • Statistics, Kinesiology/Biomechanics/Pathomechanics, Exercise Physiology (Exercise Science considered), Nutrition
• Interview with Athletic Training Admission Committee (virtual)
• CPR Certification for the Healthcare Professional (above basic/lay level certification)
• Obtained Bachelor's degree by cohort start date of May 28, 2024
• Submission of all required documents by date requested on Offer of Admissions letter
• Current evidence of appropriate vaccinations (Health Record Form)
• Ability to attend the MSAT Student Orientation on-campus (in-person) May 23, 2024 - May 24, 2024

Thank you for your interest and we hope to see your application soon! If you have any questions or would like to request additional information, please schedule a meeting by emailing MSAT@radford.edu! Rolling admissions until cohort is full!

Accreditation Status: Fully Accredited

Radford University’s MSAT program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) located at 2001 K Street NW, 3rd Floor North, Washington, DC 20006.  

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